Leica Tele-Elmarit 90mm f/2.8
The Leica Tele-Elmarit 90mm f/2.8 is a Leica Screw/M/Visoflex Mount. CameraWorth tracks 39 sold prices for this model, with prices ranging from £35 to £11,048 (median £259).
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Tele-Elmarit 90mm f/2.8, both versions |
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Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 39 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 6 September 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.
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| Aug 2026 | £299 | £299 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leitz Wetzlar Tele-Elmarit 90mm f2.8 Film Era Short Telephoto Prime Lens (1973)
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leitz Wetzlar Tele-Elmarit 90mm f2.8 Film Era Short Telephoto Prime Lens (1973) at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Beauly, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £618 | £618 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Tele-Elmarit 90mm F/2.8 Black "FAT" f. Leica M nr.2257443
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leica Tele-Elmarit 90mm F/2.8 Black "FAT" f. Leica M nr.2257443 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 450 | £332 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: Leitz Leica M-mount Tele-Elmarit 2.8mm / 90mm circa Made in Germany
Description:
Hi, great condition lens, I bought it years ago but its been sitting in storage, I've hardly used it. |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 304 | £227 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Leitz 90mm f2.8 Tele-Elmarit M Mount Lens (Black, Canada) #48690
Description:
The Leica Leitz 90mm f2.8 Tele-Elmarit M Mount Lens is a high-quality telephoto lens designed for Leica cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and manual focus capabilities, this lens is ideal for capturing detailed close-up shots with a shallow depth of field. Made in Canada, this lens features a fixed focal length of 90mm, making it perfect for portrait photography and other telephoto applications. The M Mount ensures compatibility with a range of Leica cameras, making it a versatile and reliable option for photographers looking to expand their creative capabilities. |
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| Jul 2026 | £188 | £188 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit Portrait Lens - Leica R Mount Repairs
Description:
Leitz/ Leica lens. Legendary glass for beautiful image quality. Lovely smooth focussing. Very compact for a 90mm and very solid build. |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 800 | £598 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: :[EX+++] Leica Canada TELE-ELMARIT 90mm f/2.8 E39 "Fat" M Mount Lens (Black)
Description:
The focus throw is smooth and consistent. Shows minor signs of light previous use, consistent with age. Optics are clean, free of any fungus, haze, debris, or separation. All functions work properly. |
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| Jul 2026 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 11) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2696649, barrel VG, optics F with haze and separation, with hood. |
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| Jun 2026 | £259 | £259 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica 90mm f2.8 Tele-Elmarit (thin) 90mm f/2.8 E39 Canada 1974 Leica M Mount
Description:
The sharpness holds its own against the renowned sharpness of the Elmarit-M. Have a look at Ken Rockwell's review for more details. This example is in nice, honest used condition. The optics are clean andperform as they should, and the focus and aperture operate smoothly. |
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| May 2026 | £420 | £420 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica LEITZ CANADA TELE-ELMARIT 90mm f/2.8 M mount boxed with lens hood
Description:
Included are the original box (with matching serial number), lens hood, original front lens cap, and a third-party rear cap. A small amount of dust is present, as expected for a lens of this age, but the glass is clear and free from haze or fungus. |
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| Apr 2026 | £250 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 101) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 2520111, body, G, elements, VG-E, complete with maker's caps Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK bidders only. |
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| Apr 2026 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 15) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 2001637, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps. |
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| Jan 2026 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 60) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit 90mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit 90mm f/2.8 Lens, M mount, serial no 2872326, 1977, second version, barrel G-VG, elements G, some light clouding |
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| Dec 2025 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photography, Science & Travel (Lot 3003) Title: Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit 1:2.8/90 camera lens, serial no. 2070811, with a Leica E39 UV/...
Description:
Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit 1:2.8/90 camera lens, serial no. 2070811, with a Leica E39 UV/... |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 13,000 | £11,048 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01838) Title: Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm B703 prototype
Description:
Very interesting rare Leica M Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm prototype, lens head in almost mint condition, engraved with the optical formula B703, stickers with 16.7.1963 (official production starts in 1964) and B703, typical prototype serial number no.0000709, clean and clear optics, note the hand-engraved aperture scale, with special M Visoflex mount. Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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| Apr 2025 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 12) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2727233, barrel G, iris works, focuses smoothly, optics F with haze and light marks to front lens, in maker's packaging. |
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| Mar 2025 | £189 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 209) Title: A Leitz ELC 90mm f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit Lens
Description:
A Leitz ELC 90mm f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit Lens Serial No: 2657956 Body: VG/E Optics: VG/E Notes: With maker's lens bubble and non matching numbers box (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2024 | £200 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 500) Title: A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens
Description:
A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens, M mount, serial no 2967714, 1979, barrel G, elements G, with rear cap and Leitz Wetzlar IUFOO hood and |
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| Apr 2024 | £250 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 499) Title: A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens
Description:
A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens, M mount, serial no 2215255, 1966, barrel G, elements G-VG, in lens keeper, with Leitz Wetzlar 12575 hood |
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| Apr 2024 | £210 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 485) Title: A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens
Description:
A Leitz Canada 90mm f/2.8 Tele Elmarit Lens, M mount, serial no 2215230, 1966, barrel G, elements G-VG, with chrome front cap, in maker's bubble |
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| Jan 2024 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 52) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
1969, black, serial no. 2342331, lens body G-VG, lens optics F-VG, some light fungal marks to rear group & some light haze, otherwise VG, with front (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2023 | £238 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 13) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 2147596, body, F-G, elements, VG-E, complete with maker's caps |
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| Jul 2023 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 9) Title: A Leitz Canada Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, 1974, serial no.2696665, body G, optics G, slight fungus, with rear cap |
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| Jan 2023 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 17) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 2342577, body, G-VG, elements, VG, some internal haze |
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| Nov 2022 | £338 | £270 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 59) Title: A Leitz 'Fat' Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
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1968, black, serial no. 2258346, body, F, elements, G-VG, two tiny marks to the front element, in Leitz box Note: Serial number on the lens does not |
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| Jun 2022 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine & Rare Cameras (Lot 50) Title: A Leitz 'Fat' Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 2215248, body, G, elements, VG-E, complete with lens cap, plastic bubble and maker's box Note: The serial number on the box matches |
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| Nov 2021 | £496 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 78) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
1965, black, serial no. 2147859, body, VG, elements, VG-E |
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| Apr 2021 | £682 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 64) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
1964, chrome, serial no. 2070245, body, VG-E, elements, E, with maker's cap, bubble and box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK |
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| Nov 2020 | £521 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 177) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
1971, black, serial no. 2489382, body, E, elements, E, with lens hood and caps, in maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK |
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| Oct 2019 | £192 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 203) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
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1973, black, serial no. 2588172, body, G-VG, elements, F-VG, coating issues to front element. |
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| Apr 2019 | £216 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 181) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
Description:
1978, black, serial no. 294531, body, VG-E, elements, VG-E, some light internal haze, with maker's caps and unusual reversible plastic lens hood |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 550 | £485 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36949) Title: Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm black
Description:
in absolutely mint condition with perfect optics, incl. front cap, plastic keeper and maker's box with matching serial number, very hard to find in such beautiful condition Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2018 | £336 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1055) Title: A Leitz Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm Lens
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1973, black, serial no. 2657964, body, VG, elements, VG-E |
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| Apr 2017 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Instruments of Science & Technology, including Cameras (Lot 4) Title: Tele-Elmarit 90mm f2.8 ((Qty))
Description:
no. 2147712 , black finish complete with lenshood no. 12538 , together with Leica outfit case with accessories including a Fokos lenshood and adapters, (Qty) Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 400 | £283 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32979) Title: Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm chrome
Description:
rare short 5-element version in chrome, clear lenses, caps Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Dec 2013 | USD 420 | £256 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: December 2013 Auction Results (Lot 233) Title: 90mm “Fat” Tele-Elmarit f2,8 Nr. 2147948 Black with E. Leitz New York SL filter and caps.
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90mm “Fat” Tele-Elmarit f2,8 Nr. 2147948 Black with E. Leitz New York SL filter and caps. |
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| Jun 2007 | £456 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 285) Title: Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2001007
Description:
Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2001007 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 270 | £182 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15015) Title: Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm Black
Description:
short mount, Leitz Canada, both caps Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2005 | £192 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 155) Title: Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2344239
Description:
Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2344239 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Jun 2000 | £470 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | 90mm f/2.8 M | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 346) Title: Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2342493
Description:
Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 90mm. no. 2342493 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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